The Vortex 5C Imperial Lathe Collet in hex size 3/4" is a soft, reworkable emergency collet designed for 5C lathe chucks. It’s built for machinists who need a quick, precise, custom-fit solution for awkward components.

• Size and compatibility: 5C imperial collet with a 3/4" hex interface, intended for use with standard 5C lathe collet chucks.
• Excellent runout: Delivers 13–15 micron runout for tight, concentric performance on small or demanding parts.
• Customizable bore: Soft material can be bored to exact size, depth, taper, or shape to match a specific component.
• Open-bore operation support: Pins are fitted to keep the collet open during boring operations, ensuring stable, accurate shaping.
• Reusability and adaptability: Can be re-bored many times to hold larger parts as your needs grow—retaining the pins for continued use.

By using this emergency collet, you reduce downtime during prototyping and repair work. Its ability to be bored to exact specifications means you can tailor the grip to unconventional geometries without purchasing a new collet for every job. The combination of low runout and a re-boreable design makes it a practical, long-term addition to any 5C lathe setup, helping you achieve reliable, repeatable turns on challenging components.